Peak and trough growth hormone (GH) concentrations influence growth and serum insulin like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) concentrations in short children.
OBJECTIVE: Growth hormone (GH) is secreted in a pulsatile fashion promoting growth and a number of diverse metabolic actions. The precise components of the pulsatile signal involved in growth regulation are unclear. DESIGN: A retrospective analysis of 24 h serum GH concentration profiles to evaluate...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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1999
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